1. Welcome to Mrs. Lesser’s Learning Support Classroom Open House September 5, 2013

2. Meet Mrs. Lesser Graduated from Westminster College in 2009– Bachelor’s Degree – Elementary/Special Education Certified Master’s Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Clarion University– 2013 Certified to teach Elementary (K-6) and Special Education (K-12)

3. Meet Mrs. Lesser This is my 4 th year teaching in the Greater Latrobe School District I taught Kindergarten for one year and Learning Support for three years Please see my website for additional information – www.glsd.uswww.glsd.us Email – christine.lesser@glsd.uschristine.lesser@glsd.us Phone – 724-539-4531

4. Expectations Follow classroom rules. Homework turned in before class. – Homework completed independently by the student, it is not graded for accuracy Bring all materials to class. Always do our BEST work!

5. GLSD Website www.glsd.us BES main page Mrs. Lesser’s page Fun Websites/Reminders Weekly Lesson Plans Language! Alternate Reading Program Coming soon: – Vport Resources – Student log-in

6. Language! – Tier III Reading Program What does LANGUAGE! Do for your student? The goals of the curriculum are to: 1. Teach students to read; 2. Develop mastery of English and Language Arts content standards; 3. Provide intensive, accelerated, and extensive English and Language Arts development; 4. Facilitate growth of at least two to three years for every year of instruction; 5. Accelerate student re-entry into the core/general curriculum within two years; 6. Address language development; 7. Increase oral communication; 8. Practice speaking and listening to the English language (Everyday English for Newcomers to English).

7. Language! Who needs LANGUAGE! ? – LANGUAGE! is for students in grades 3-12 whose reading achievement is two or more years below grade level, including English Learners, struggling readers, and students with disabilities. It is a Tier III program that is provided by the district to help our students.

8. Language! Six Steps

9. Why Practice Fluency? “Fluency practice helps teachers monitor student progress in regards to automatic word recognition and phrasing. The ability to read fluently has a direct correlation to reading comprehension. Letter-Sound Fluency, Letter- Name Fluency, Phrase Fluency, Sentence, and Passage Fluencies are spaced throughout units based on which level/book instruction is delivered. While not an assessment tool, fluency practice provides ongoing information about automatic word recognition.” ~ VoyagerLearning.com

10. Language! Writing Process

11. 5th and 6 th Grade Math Team- Teach Based on the Go Math! Curriculum I provide individual or small group instruction to all students in need of interventions based on basic skills or lessons in the program. I use the Go Math! Strategic Intervention Kit and Re-teach Lessons. Additional resources are provided for repetition of skills. Accommodations and Modifications provided to individual students are based on Individualized Education Plans.

12. Home-School Connection Ideas for homework help – Quiet Space – Independent Work – Motivate your child – Read with your child to enhance fluency – Repetition of basic Skills at home Check out my website for some interactive websites and games to do at home.

13. Thank You For Attending!